Central Ca-Volunteer Engagement Fellow, Americorps VIP

Central CA-Volunteer Engagement Fellow, AmeriCorps VIP

The Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) inspires community volunteerism, connecting community members with their neighbors in need. VIP Fellows are AmeriCorps members who lead "behind the scenes" in existing schools and nonprofits (partner sites) to build sustainable volunteer programs.

Fellows do this through: 1) building systems to track, support, manage, and train volunteers; 2) recruiting one-time and skills-based volunteers; and 3) raising funds to support the volunteer program. Example Partner Sites in our community may include: Poverello House Fresno CA, Centro La Familia, Fresno CA, Exceptional Parents Unlimited Fresno, CA, United Way of Fresno Madera Counties, Fresno CA, Focus Forward Fresno, CA.

Fellows spend the majority of their time at their Partner Site collaborating with professional staff to build systems of volunteer management. VIP Fellows also spend time in the community, building partnerships and connecting community members with service opportunities. VIP Fellows are a part of a statewide network of 120 Fellows, and are placed in small teams of 5 or more in their community who meet regularly for collaboration and training.

This position is a valuable opportunity to develop and apply your leadership and community organizing skills to make a lasting difference. During the service year, VIP Fellows earn a Volunteer Management Certificate to build skills in volunteer management. Extensive training in nonprofit professional skills is also offered.

The VIP Fellow team in this region is managed by HandsOn Central California. VIP Fellows lead volunteers and inspire communities to support important service efforts through meaningful service programs that change lives. Come join us, and make an impact this year. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : • Develop and implement a volunteer program that engages skills-based and one-time volunteers. • Work with agency staff and leaders to identify needs and design impactful volunteer opportunities • Recruit and train community members as volunteers. • Utilize the VIP Member Service Plan to build systems for tracking, training, managing, and evaluating volunteers. • Serve side-by-side with volunteers to provide guidance, to better understand the clients' needs, and to improve the volunteer experience. • Develop business partnerships that provide support for the Partner Site's volunteer program• Participate in professional development opportunities, including orientation, Volunteer Management Certificate program, regular meetings with your local VIP team, a regional training (travel may be required), monthly webinars, and online trainings. Participate in all CA Days of Action, and a minimum of 2 National Service Days during the service term.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education , Disaster Relief , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Leadership , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Communications , Education , Non-Profit Management , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Fund raising/Grant Writing , General Skills .